Did they have wedding rings in the 18th century?

Yes, wedding rings have a long history, stretching back to ancient Egypt. The first diamond engagement ring was created in 1477 by Archduke Maximillian of Austria. Browse a wide array of vintage and contemporary wedding rings on 1stDibs.

How did art change in the 18th century?

In the 18th century, art changed in style from Baroque to Rococo and Neoclassicism. Art became more ornamented and idealized during the Rococo period and then shifted toward a style that emulated the artwork of ancient Greece and Rome near the end of the century. You’ll find a variety of fine art on 1stDibs.

How do you identify 18th-century furniture?

To identify 18th-century furniture, you can research your piece in the context of the prevailing styles of the period or consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. To identify your item on your own, look over it for maker's marks, such as carvings, stamps, brands and labels. Researching the marking can help you determine the maker of your piece, and from there, you can search further to learn more about your particular item. Without a maker's mark, the best approach is to consider the characteristics of the dominant furniture styles during the 18th century. In England, these included William and Mary, Queen Anne, Georgian, Chippendale, Hepplewhite and Sheraton. Some French furniture styles of the 1700s include Louis XV, Louis XVI and Régence. Find a diverse assortment of 18th-century furniture on 1stDibs.

How can I identify 18th century brass candlesticks?

One way to check if your brass candlesticks are from the 18th century is to look for the two seams running lengthwise on either side. This is from when the candlestick was molded in two halves and then soldered together. You’ll find a variety of candlesticks of all shapes and sizes from some of the top sellers on 1stDibs.

Which individuals are considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons, and why?

The individuals considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons are William Hogarth, James Gillray and George Cruikshank. Although the 18th century saw a widespread increase in illustrations in newspapers, these three illustrators were particularly well-known for their work. Hogarth's work was extremely diverse, ranging from serious, realistic paintings and portraits to satirical and moralistic illustrations filled with symbolism. A British caricaturist, Gillray is remembered today for his artworks representing political and social satires, like his political cartoons against George III of England. Despite being a prolific caricaturist, Cruikshank is now most famous for illustrating the works of Charles Dickens. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of illustrations.

What kinds of figures elevated the use of porcelain in 18th century Europe?

At the end of the 17th century, Europe went into a frenzy over porcelain. Asian porcelain was highly sought after, and spurred the foundation of the Meissen factory in France, where hard porcelain went on to be made. You’ll find a large collection of porcelain pieces from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

18th Spanish Table

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Antique 18th Century Spanish Benches

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Beech

Spanish 18th Century Primitive Bench - Coffee Table

$2,450

Circa 1690 Very Rustic Original Hand-Carved Spanish Table w/3 Drawers

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

France who is retiring and closing his business. All the tables were made from 1650-1720 and are Spanish

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Console Tables

Materials

Chestnut

Circa 1690 Very Rustic Original Hand-Carved Spanish Table w/3 Drawers

$18,900

17th Century Spanish Baroque Walnut Table

Located in Houston, TX

17th c. Single Plank Top Spanish Walnut Table with Iron stretcher and Lyre shaped legs. Three

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Baroque Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

17th Century Spanish Baroque Walnut Table

$14,000

17th Century Spanish Console

Located in Atlanta, GA

A robust late 17th century console with a single board top.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Console Tables

Materials

Wood

17th Century Spanish Console

$11,995

Spanish 1780s Wooden Fratino Table with Wrought-Iron Stretcher and Turned Legs

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Spanish Fratino dining table with hand made wrought-iron stretcher from the late 18th century

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Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Spanish 1780s Wooden Fratino Table with Wrought-Iron Stretcher and Turned Legs

$7,950

18th Century Country Style Large Wooden Table with Benches

Located in Vulpellac, Girona

Dining room set from the 18th century. Typical from country houses in the north east Spain

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Antique 18th Century Spanish Rustic Dining Room Sets

Materials

Wood

18th Century Country Style Large Wooden Table with Benches

$14,296

Lyre Leg Campaign Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

All original one wide plank walnut Spanish table with beautiful lyre legs and original iron

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Lyre Leg Campaign Table

$10,925

Late 18th Century Primitive Gueridon

Located in Round Top, TX

A very attractive late 18th century primitive gueridon from the Catalan region of Spain. Wonderful

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Side Tables

Materials

Chestnut, Oak

Late 18th Century Primitive Gueridon

$2,650

18thc Spanish carved giltwood column floor lamp

Located in Stamford, CT

18thc Spanish giltwood column with interesting and unusual wave pattern carving that gives it an

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Table Lamps

Materials

Giltwood

18thc Spanish carved giltwood column floor lamp

$4,500

Rustic 17th Century Hand-Carved Spanish One-Board-Top Table with Three Drawers

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

of time, this amazing table offers a plethora of character with its single board top and its three

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Console Tables

Rustic 17th Century Hand-Carved Spanish One-Board-Top Table with Three Drawers

$18,900

Custom Coffee Table with Spanish Carved Wood Door Top on New Iron Base

Located in Atlanta, GA

A custom coffee table with 18th century Spanish door top on new iron base. This unique table has

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Antique 18th Century Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Custom Coffee Table with Spanish Carved Wood Door Top on New Iron Base

$2,800

A Spanish Baroque Walnut and Pinewood Trestle Form Table/Console

Located in Atlanta, GA

having a two-board rectangular top supported by two trestle-form supports joined by a straight stretcher, the top of walnut, the legs and stretcher of pinewood

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Baroque Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut, Pine

A Spanish Baroque Walnut and Pinewood Trestle Form Table/Console

$4,420

Antique Table with Portuguese Tiles and Spanish Renaissance Base

Located in Dallas, TX

This fabulous antique table found in France has the most beautiful antique tile top with acanthus

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dining Room Tables

Antique Table with Portuguese Tiles and Spanish Renaissance Base

$9,800

A Spanish LXVI Period Walnut and Pine Drop Leaf Kitchen Table

Located in Atlanta, GA

the rectangular top flanked by two hinged leaves with swinging decoratively shaped supports above a conforming case housing one deep drawer, resting on square slightly tapering legs

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut, Pine

A Spanish LXVI Period Walnut and Pine Drop Leaf Kitchen Table

$5,260

Spanish 18th Century Farmhouse Rustic Chestnut Coffee Table

Located in Nijmegen, NL

This coffee table was converted from an old 18th century chestnut farmhouse prepping table. It

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Antique 18th Century Spanish Rustic Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Chestnut

Spanish 18th Century Farmhouse Rustic Chestnut Coffee Table

$1,995

18th Century Catalan Desk

Located in Round Top, TX

A sensational late 18th century writing table - desk from the Catalan region of Spain. Wonderful

Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

18th Century Catalan Desk

$7,438

Very Rustic Original Hand-carved Spanish CoffeeTable w/3 Drawers

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

We are posting several tables, all very similar in style and design. Each is shown in it's original

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chestnut

Very Rustic Original Hand-carved Spanish CoffeeTable w/3 Drawers

$4,190

Spanish 18th Century Rustic Bench - Coffee Table

Located in Round Top, TX

A rustic 18th century Bench - Coffee Table from the Catalan region of Spain. Soundly constructed

Category

Antique 17th Century Spanish Benches

Materials

Oak

Spanish 18th Century Rustic Bench - Coffee Table

$1,875

18th Century Pair of Table Lamps Made with Two Gilded Wooden Columns

Located in Marbella, ES

18th Century Pair of Table Lamps Made with Two Gilded Wooden Columns

Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

18th Century Pair of Table Lamps Made with Two Gilded Wooden Columns

$2,144

Dark Oak Console with Three Drawers, Spain circa 1780-1800

Located in Round Top, TX

Dark oak console table with three drawers resting on trestle base from Spain. Note the deep carving

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Console Tables

Materials

Oak

Dark Oak Console with Three Drawers, Spain circa 1780-1800

$10,400

18th Century Rustic Catalan Bench

Located in Round Top, TX

A very handsome 18th century bench from the Catalan region of Spain. Soundly constructed from a

Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Fruitwood

18th Century Rustic Catalan Bench

$1,438

Madrid Table with Metal Stretchers

Located in New York, NY

A walnut table with curved metal stretchers,two drawers, and turned spindeled legs, from Madrid

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Madrid Table with Metal Stretchers

$10,625

18th Century Catalan Desk

Located in Round Top, TX

A very beautiful and rustic writing table - desk from the Catalan region of Spain. Beautifully

Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Pine

18th Century Catalan Desk

$5,950

Spanish 18th Century Primitive Bench, Coffee Table

Located in Round Top, TX

A very charming 18th century rustic bench - coffee table from the Catalan region of Spain. Soundly

Category

Antique 16th Century Spanish Benches

Materials

Beech, Oak

Spanish 18th Century Primitive Bench, Coffee Table

$2,450

Elm Oak Desk, Spain Circa 1790

Located in Culver City, CA

Elm & Oak desk. Spain Circa 1790. Beautifully aged desk with natural patina and three pullout

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Elm, Oak

Elm Oak Desk, Spain Circa 1790

$5,800

18th Century, Spanish Walnut Coffee Table or Document Box

Located in Round Top, TX

This is a perfect Spanish walnut document box, It is now missing the key but has the original iron

Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

18th Century, Spanish Walnut Coffee Table or Document Box

$1,200

1780 s Century Saint Anthony Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Late 18th c. monk's table, mortise and tenon construction.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Tables

Materials

Pine

1780 s Century Saint Anthony Table

$5,635

Primitive Bleached Out Walnut Mountain Table

Located in London, GB

A small 6 seater mountain dinning table constructed in our London workshop from slabs of 18th C

Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Tables

Materials

Beech, Walnut

Primitive Bleached Out Walnut Mountain Table

$5,423

Mid-18th Century French Louis XIII Carved Chestnut Three Drawers Coffee Table

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a den or living room with this elegant and large antique cocktail table. Created in Spain

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Antique Mid-18th Century Spanish Louis XIII Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chestnut, Walnut

Mid-18th Century French Louis XIII Carved Chestnut Three Drawers Coffee Table

$6,400

Alfonso Marina 18th C Style Portuguese Writing Table Desk

By Alfonso Marina

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Alfonso Marina 18th C Style Portuguese Writing Table Desk

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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing...

Materials

Wood

Alfonso Marina 18th C Style Portuguese Writing Table Desk

$5,800

Stone Table with Solid Tree Trunk Base

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Stone table with solid tree trunk base. Of Spanish origin, this table has a monumental stone top

Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Tables

Materials

Stone

Stone Table with Solid Tree Trunk Base

$13,592

George II Mahogany Dining Table with Spanish Feet

Located in Dallas, TX

George II drop-leaf dining table in a beautifully grained mahogany with the legs terminating in

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Wood

George II Mahogany Dining Table with Spanish Feet

$4,600

Antique Italian Wood Iron Stretchered Table (or Great Desk!) Late 18th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

showing it's history and use. This turn of the 18th century Spanish table would nicely decorate an office

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Antique Italian Wood Iron Stretchered Table (or Great Desk!) Late 18th Century

$4,630

17th Century Spanish Carved Walnut Vaqueno On Stand Writing Desk

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

STUNNING AND RARE SPANISH WRITING DESK WITH FITTED INTERIOR COMPARATIVELY PLAIN EXTERIOR IS

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Desks and Writing Tables

17th Century Spanish Carved Walnut Vaqueno On Stand Writing Desk

$9,404

Two Sided Spanish Butcher Block with Six Drawers and Bronze Hardware

Located in Miami, FL

other side it has figurative six drawers without opened (picture 1 & 2), 18th century. Very sturdy and

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Industrial and Work T...

Materials

Bronze

Two Sided Spanish Butcher Block with Six Drawers and Bronze Hardware

$6,850

Small Antique Oak Table Trunk - Box from Spain, 18th Century

Located in Miami, FL

This antique oak table trunk is from Spain and dates to the 1700s. The top is attached to the back

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Spanish Baroque Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

Small Antique Oak Table Trunk - Box from Spain, 18th Century

$1,250

Late 18th Century Two Drawer, Trestle Console In Walnut and Iron

Located in Round Top, TX

A lovely late 18th century two drawer trestle console constructed in walnut and hand forged iron

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Console Tables

Late 18th Century Two Drawer, Trestle Console In Walnut and Iron

$3,563

Pietre Dure Console Tables

Located in New Orleans, LA

tables ever made — those created for Spain’s King Charles III in the late 18th century. Eight of the nine

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Renaissance Console Tables

Materials

Stone, Bronze

Pietre Dure Console Tables

$685,000

Louis XVI Style Table

Located in Dallas, TX

This Louis XVI style table has wonderful carving that continues from front to back. A welcomed

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Louis XVI Style Table

$1,300

18th Wooden Wall Console of An Antique Altar, Polychrome and Gilded

Located in Marbella, ES

18th Wooden Wall Console of An Antique Altar, Polychrome and Gilded

Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Console Tables

Materials

Wood

18th Wooden Wall Console of An Antique Altar, Polychrome and Gilded

$16,679

17th Century Catalan Table in Walnut

Located in Round Top, TX

A charming 17th century table with two drawers in walnut - from the Catalan region of Spain. This

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

17th Century Catalan Table in Walnut

$5,850

Catalan Primitive Round Table

Located in Round Top, TX

A wonderful late 18th century primitive round dining table from the Catalan region of Spain

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Dining Room Tables

Materials

Olive

Catalan Primitive Round Table

$7,900

Ebonized Console Table

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Good 18th century ebonized console table/side table, 1740. Dimensions: 39.5 inches (100 cms

Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Console Tables

Materials

Oak

Ebonized Console Table

$1,990

18th Century Gold Giltwood Alter Elements Mounted on Iron Bases

Located in Round Top, TX

18th century Spanish giltwood and beautifully carved elements from an alter made into one of a kind

Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

18th Century Gold Giltwood Alter Elements Mounted on Iron Bases

$2,995

Set of 5 Richly Carved 18th Century Solomonic Table Columns from Spain

Located in Dallas, TX

More information coming soon… The delicate carvings of this set of five Solomonic table columns

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Antique 18th Century Spanish Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Wood

Set of 5 Richly Carved 18th Century Solomonic Table Columns from Spain

$4,900 / set

Spanish Rustic 18th Century Wooden Work Table or Buffet Painted Blue with Patina

Located in Round Top, TX

This rustic buffet is a heavy piece with an impressive thick top and panel set doors with turned wooden lock. It has a gorgeous painted and worn patina. It’s pegged and rustic. It wo...

Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Buffets

Materials

Wood

Spanish Rustic 18th Century Wooden Work Table or Buffet Painted Blue with Patina

$6,800

18th Century Wood Carved Alter Elements made into Lamps Mounted on a Lucite Base

Located in Round Top, TX

Pair of lamps; 18th century wood carved alter fragments with original paint mounted on lucite

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Antique Early 18th Century Spanish Table Lamps

18th Century Wood Carved Alter Elements made into Lamps Mounted on a Lucite Base

$2,595

17th Century Pedestals as Console Table

Located in Dallas, TX

a pair of 17th century Spanish pedestals (dated 1681) of carved polychrome and gold gilt wood, now

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Console Tables

Materials

Giltwood

17th Century Pedestals as Console Table

$17,995

17th Century Table

Located in Atlanta, GA

17th century walnut fratino from Spain. Hand-forged iron stretchers.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Desks and Writing Tables

17th Century Table

$7,950

17th Century Walnut Wood Catalan Console Table

Located in Dallas, TX

’s, when this table was being made, there was much infighting going on between Catalonia, Spain

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Console Tables

Materials

Iron

17th Century Walnut Wood Catalan Console Table

$8,900

Iron And Wood Coffee table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

17th c. Spanish wrought iron and wood window with contemporary reinforcements. Can be turned over

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Iron And Wood Coffee table

$5,520

18th/19th century Spanish Colonial or Mexican corner table

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A late 18th or early 19th century corner table with some original red paint left. Most of the paint

Category

Antique 19th Century South American Corner Cupboards

Materials

Wood

18th/19th century Spanish Colonial or Mexican corner table

$1,200

c.1750 Rustic Oak Coffee/End Table

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

Rustic oak coffee or end table with huge hand cut nails, massive hand cut dovetailed drawer and

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

c.1750 Rustic Oak Coffee/End Table

$950

Spanish Colonial Inlaid Table Top Vargueno

Located in Stamford, CT

18th c Spanish Colonial table top small vargueno or traveling secretary beautifully inlaid with

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Spanish Colonial Inlaid Table Top Vargueno

$6,800

Spanish Baroque Papelera on Original Table

Located in Dallas, TX

Spanish Baroque tortoiseshell and rosewood papelera on original table with wrought iron underbase

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Cabinets

Materials

Wrought Iron

Spanish Baroque Papelera on Original Table

$22,500

Castillian Sacristy Chest

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautifully carved wood sacristy chest with three drawers and door. Hand wrought iron hardware.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Console Tables

Materials

Walnut

Castillian Sacristy Chest

Weathered Console

Located in Los Angeles, CA

200-year-old tropical hardwood one wide board atop newer hand-carved legs. Absolutely beautifully worn patina. Smooth and natural. Board is shows natural texture and shape of tree an...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Guatemalan Spanish Colonial Console Tables

Weathered Console

$6,670

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 18th Spanish table you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, walnut and metal, every 18th Spanish table was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 18th Spanish table — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each 18th Spanish table bearing Baroque, Neoclassical or Rococo hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one 18th Spanish table that is appealing in its simplicity, but Schumacher and Spanish School produced versions that are worth a look.

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The average selling price for a 18th Spanish table at 1stDibs is $5,857, while they’re typically $750 on the low end and $685,000 for the highest priced.

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Questions About 18th Spanish Table

Did they have wedding rings in the 18th century?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Yes, wedding rings have a long history, stretching back to ancient Egypt. The first diamond engagement ring was created in 1477 by Archduke Maximillian of Austria. Browse a wide array of vintage and contemporary wedding rings on 1stDibs.
How did art change in the 18th century?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
In the 18th century, art changed in style from Baroque to Rococo and Neoclassicism. Art became more ornamented and idealized during the Rococo period and then shifted toward a style that emulated the artwork of ancient Greece and Rome near the end of the century. You’ll find a variety of fine art on 1stDibs.
How do you identify 18th-century furniture?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
To identify 18th-century furniture, you can research your piece in the context of the prevailing styles of the period or consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. To identify your item on your own, look over it for maker's marks, such as carvings, stamps, brands and labels. Researching the marking can help you determine the maker of your piece, and from there, you can search further to learn more about your particular item. Without a maker's mark, the best approach is to consider the characteristics of the dominant furniture styles during the 18th century. In England, these included William and Mary, Queen Anne, Georgian, Chippendale, Hepplewhite and Sheraton. Some French furniture styles of the 1700s include Louis XV, Louis XVI and Régence. Find a diverse assortment of 18th-century furniture on 1stDibs.
How can I identify 18th century brass candlesticks?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
One way to check if your brass candlesticks are from the 18th century is to look for the two seams running lengthwise on either side. This is from when the candlestick was molded in two halves and then soldered together. You’ll find a variety of candlesticks of all shapes and sizes from some of the top sellers on 1stDibs.
Which individuals are considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons, and why?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
The individuals considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons are William Hogarth, James Gillray and George Cruikshank. Although the 18th century saw a widespread increase in illustrations in newspapers, these three illustrators were particularly well-known for their work. Hogarth's work was extremely diverse, ranging from serious, realistic paintings and portraits to satirical and moralistic illustrations filled with symbolism. A British caricaturist, Gillray is remembered today for his artworks representing political and social satires, like his political cartoons against George III of England. Despite being a prolific caricaturist, Cruikshank is now most famous for illustrating the works of Charles Dickens. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of illustrations.
What kinds of figures elevated the use of porcelain in 18th century Europe?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
At the end of the 17th century, Europe went into a frenzy over porcelain. Asian porcelain was highly sought after, and spurred the foundation of the Meissen factory in France, where hard porcelain went on to be made. You’ll find a large collection of porcelain pieces from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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